8750 Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707–1788) – Le Porc et La Truie (The Pig and The Sow) – Engraving (c. 1760)
This zoological engraving depicts two domestic pigs, "Le Porc" (The Pig, or boar) and "La Truie" (The Sow), in a pastoral landscape. The print is a characteristic plate from Buffon's monumental 18th-century work, Histoire Naturelle, générale et particulière. This illustration was created to provide a scientific and accurate representation of the species for the comprehensive encyclopedia.
Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, was a highly influential French naturalist, mathematician, and encyclopedist of the Enlightenment era. As the intendant (director) of the Jardin du Roi in Paris, he authored and supervised the creation of his monumental 36-volume Histoire Naturelle, générale et particulière. This work became a cornerstone of natural history study, prized for its comprehensive descriptions and its vast collection of high-quality engraved plates.
Artist or Maker: Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon
Dimensions: Approximately 27 cm x 20 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: c. 1760
Condition Report:
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